Fastest to 50 World Cup wickets: Starc breaks Malinga’s record in IND vs AUS WC 2023 match

ODI World Cup 2023: Mitchell Starc became the fastest bowler to 50 wickets, reaching the mark in 19 innings.

Mitchell Starc is close to breaking Lasith Malinga’s record of fastest to 50 ODI World Cup wickets. | Photo Credit: AP

The 13th edition of the ICC ODI World Cup will be played in India from October 5 to November 19.

The World Cup has showcased the best of several international bowlers across 12 editions since its inception in 1975.

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Australia’s Glenn McGrath leads the pack of bowlers with a whopping 71 wickets from just 39 matches.. But it was a Sri Lankan who holds the record of being the fastest to 50 wickets.

Lasith Malinga took 50 wickets in just 25 innings. However, Mitchell Starc, on Sunday, playing in his third ODI World Cup, bettered the Sri Lankan’s feat, reaching the mark in just 19 innings during Australia’s 2023 ODI World Cup opener against India in Chennai.

Fastest to 50 wickets in ODI World Cup (Inns)

Player	Editions played	Innings
Mitchell Starc	2015-2023* (3)	19
Lasith Malinga	2007-2019 (4)	25
Glenn McGrath	1996-2007 (4)	30
Muttiah Muralitharan	1996-2011 (5)	30
Wasim Akram	1987-2003 (5)	33